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Another rough day for Davis as Mets lose to Reds

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:39:24 -0400

NEW YORK - Ike Davis is having a hard time with everything right now, from slow curves to soft grounders.

Phillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Brandon Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds are getting the good bounces right now. Ike Davis and the New York Mets certainly are not.

Ankiel signs with Mets, starts in center field

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:56:37 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The New York Mets signed Rick Ankiel and started him in center field on Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team that converted him from wild pitcher to outfielder.

Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirates

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Reliever Mark Melancon said his heart sunk. Second baseman Brandon Inge figured, that's it, two runs. Pedro Alvarez watched from third base and tossed his head back, disappointed.

Mets catcher to wear pink stickers on fingernails

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:32:04 -0400

NEW YORK - When New York Mets young ace Matt Harvey looks in for the signs from catcher John Buck he will see pink.

Freeman powers Braves past Niese, Mets 9-4

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman is returning to form and Brian McCann is returning to the lineup. That's good news for the Atlanta Braves.

Rain forces postponement of Mets-Braves game

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:20 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and Mets manager Terry Collins see signs that their teams are both emerging from an offensive slump.

Mets end 6-game losing streak, beat Marlins, 7-6

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:46:01 -0400

MIAMI - Jordany Valdespin's home-run trot was more like a sprint, and he dashed all the way to the dugout, as though he couldn't wait to trade high-fives with his New York Mets teammates.

Mets can't hold lead in 9th, lose to Marlins 2-1

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:21:58 -0400

MIAMI - The New York Mets' offensive funk left them with no margin for error, much less multiple lapses by Anthony Recker.

Howard's big hit leads Hamels, Phillies over Mets

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:17:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Ryan Howard took half the day off and still ended up tormenting the Mets.

Valdespin slams Dodgers in 10th, Mets win 7-3

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:22:37 -0400

NEW YORK - Jordany Valdespin hit a grand slam in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night to save early sensation Matt Harvey from his first loss of the season.